Secretarial Assistant to Managing Partner and Head of Department
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Secretarial Assistant to Managing Partner and Head of Department
Property
Managing Partner and Head of Department
Full-Time
Market Rate plus usual Benefits
Littlehampton Office
We are seeking a full-time Secretarial Assistant to work alongside our Head of Department and the Team within our busy Property Department based at our Littlehampton office.
The ideal candidate will have some knowledge of property law, including commercial conveyancing. We are looking for someone who is able to work in a busy, thriving Department and provide the secretarial/assistant support that is required.
The ideal candidate should be able to:
- Prioritise workloads
- Work under pressure and to deadlines
- Provide an excellent service to the Firm’s Clients
- Work on their own initiative and as part of a Team
- Draft legal documents under supervision
- Provide fast, accurate secretarial support for the Head of Department and the Team and have excellent figure and administrative skills
- Adhere to the compliance regulations and rules of the Firm
If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send your CV to Linda Robinson at lrobinson@moyle.co.uk
Closing Deadline: 6th September, 2024
Local Firm of Solicitors
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E J Moyle LLP was founded in 1971, and are based in Rustington and Littlehampton. Rob Fawcett, Sharon Lyon and Sophie Careless-Shore are now the Partners at the Firm, each heading up their own Departments of Residential/Commercial Property, Family Law, and Wills/Probate respectively. Between them they have a wealth of experience, and are supported by a Team of very skilled Lawyers and Support Team.
We aim to provide a quality service for all our clients and are very proud of the excellent reputation we have built up and now have across Sussex. We are pleased that so many of our clients return to us, having been happy with the service we have provided over the years.
As a Firm we are passionate about trying to support local charities and businesses where we can and we have just renewed our adoption of a local beehive at SW Honey Farms.
If you require any legal advice now or in the future, please let us know and we will be pleased to help.
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Rob Fawcett
Tel: 01903 725143
Email: robfawcett@moyle.co.uk
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Sharon Lyon
Tel: 01903 784447
Email: slyon@moyle.co.uk
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Sophie Careless-Shore
Tel: 01903 784447
Email: scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk
Alternatively, you can complete an online client enquiry form at www.moyle.co.uk
Child Arrangements Order ("CAO")
CAO’s are designed to regulate with whom a child is to live with and/or spend time with. Each CAO is decided on the circumstances of the individual family and what is in the best interests of the child(ren). This is governed by section 8 of the Children Act 1989.
When parents separate or divorce it is important to prioritise the needs of any children. A Family Lawyer can help parents to reach agreements on whom a child is to live with and spend time with. When an agreement cannot be reached, there are a range of dispute resolution approaches that can be used to include mediation, collaborative law and arbitration, prior to making an Application to Court where a Judge will rule on child arrangements.
E J Moyle LLP Solicitors can provide expert advice and guide you through the options available in reaching agreement or where agreement cannot be reached, the Court process.
We can also advise in relation to divorce, separation, childcare proceedings, adoption, wardship, domestic violence and injunctions.
Our Family Team is based at 2A Broadmark Parade, Rustington, BN16 2NE.
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Sharon Lyon
Tel: 01903 784447
slyon@moyle.co.uk
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Tracy Randall-May
Tel: 01903 784447
bsykes@moyle.co.uk
You can also complete a confidential online enquiry at www.moyle.co.uk
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Your Will
The importance of having a Will cannot be overstated
If you die without a Will there is a risk that your Estate will pass to family members that you dislike, to unknown family members, or to the Government. By leaving a Will you record your intentions in a legal document allowing you to gift your Estate to your intended beneficiaries.
If you have young children, you can protect them by naming Legal Guardians for their care with Trustees to assist them, in the event of your death.
If you are married, you can benefit your spouse with a gift from your Estate and maximise the available Inheritance Tax exemptions in your Estate.
If you are unmarried, you can ensure that your partner benefits from your Estate (without including such provision there is no guarantee that your partner will be protected - there is no such thing as a ‘common law spouse’ under UK law).
By having a Will it removes any uncertainty relating to your assets and belongings. It allows you to include your funeral wishes, and provides guidance to your family/ friends at a difficult and emotional time.
If you need any assistance or wish to make an appointment to discuss the preparation of your Will or your current Will, please contact:
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Sophie Careless-Shore
Tel: 01903 784447
scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk
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Barbara Sykes
Tel: 01903 784447
bsykes@moyle.co.uk
Exciting News
The Partners at E J Moyle LLP are delighted to announce that Melissa Hubbard joined our Property Department at the end of March, and is based at Littlehampton.
As part of our continued plan for growth and development of the Firm, Melissa’s appointment is key to the expansion of the Department. Melissa qualified as a Solicitor in 2019, and having worked in Brighton and Worthing, has gained a great deal of experience in residential and commercial property matters. Melissa will be working alongside Rob Fawcett, Managing Partner, and Lisa May, MCILEX, and we aim to continue to provide clients and businesses in the local area with a 5-star service.
Melissa said “I am excited to join E J Moyle and be part of a great team. I will enjoy building up a good relationship with other professionals, endeavouring to keep the communication open between all parties with the aim to keep transactions as stress free as possible.”
Please feel free to contact us if you require any commercial or residential conveyancing legal services.
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Rob Fawcett
Tel: 01903 725143
Email: RobFawcett@moyle.co.uk
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Melissa Hubbard
Tel: 01903 725143
Email: mhubbard@moyle.co.uk
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Lisa May
Tel: 01903 725143
Email: lmay@moyle.co.uk
If you prefer, you can complete an online enquiry form at www.moyle.co.uk
Melissa Hubbard
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Solicitor, Property Department
Melissa joined the Firm in March, 2024, having qualified as a Solicitor in 2019.
Having worked in both Brighton and Worthing, Melissa has gained experience dealing with an array of both residential and commercial conveyancing matters.
Melissa has a very good knowledge of the local area, as well as having a great working relationship with local Estate Agents and businesses.
Email: mhubbard@moyle.co.uk
Bart Hunter
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Assistant Paralegal, Property Department
Bart joined the Property Department at E J Moyle LLP in 2022, and is attaining a wealth of knowledge and experience in relation to commercial property matters.
Bart completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Law along with his CILEX Fast Track Diploma in 2020, and a Master’s Degree in Law and LegalTech in 2022, and is now looking to complete the practical stage of his CILEX qualifications on his route to qualifying as a Chartered Legal Executive.
Email: bhunter@moyle.co.uk
Quality Legal Services in Rustington and Littlehampton
For over 53 years now E J Moyle LLP, Solicitors, have provided legal services to individuals and businesses throughout Sussex.
We are based in Rustington and Littlehampton.
We pride ourselves on the high level of quality legal services we are able to provide to our Clients which is based on a friendly, pragmatic and professional approach at all times.
Our Legal Teams specialise in Residential and Commercial Property, Family Law (separation, divorce, financial matters, children issues, and post and pre-marital agreements) and Private Client (Wills, Probate, LPA’s, Estate Administration, Estate Management and Deputy Applications).
Each Department is headed up by one of our Partners:
If you require any legal services now, or in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us, when we would be pleased to discuss your requirements. If you would prefer to submit a confidential online enquiry, please visit our website www.moyle.co.uk
Preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney
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Have you considered what would happen to you if you were unable to manage your property, finances or health?
By preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney you can protect yourself and those you love from financial difficulty or decisions surrounding care.
Lasting Powers of Attorney were introduced in 2007 to replace Enduring Powers of Attorney, whilst including several steps to protect the person making the Power. If you have an Enduring Power of Attorney this remains valid but can only be registered at Court to be used by the Attorneys if the person making the Power is not able to make their own decisions. This can cause difficulties for the Attorneys as the current timeframe for registration at Court is approx. 6 months. If you lose capacity and have a Lasting Power of Attorney this can be registered at Court immediately and can be used by the Attorneys without delay. Whilst we hope you never need to rely on a Power of Attorney, by having one in place, this removes any worries for the future if you lose ability to make decisions yourself.
A Lasting Power of Attorney will allow you to name friends, family or a Solicitor to help you by making those decisions on your behalf. This process can be undertaken by both legal and non-legal applicants online or directly through the Court. If you have begun this process but become overwhelmed, unable to complete it, require and understanding of what is involved, or details about the 2 types of Lasting Powers (Property/Financial and Health/Welfare), we can assist. Our Private Client Team can help prepare and register Powers at the Office of the Public Guardian.
Please contact: Sophie Careless-Shore or Barbara Sykes
Tel: 01903 784447/Email scarelessshore@moyle.co.uk or bsykes@moyle.co.uk
or complete an online enquiry www.moyle.co.uk